Iku Nagae
Iku Nagae's Fantasy Rebirth Story
Wh-What should I do...?!
I need to get to Heaven... quick!
Even here... there are enemies!
So many enemies!
I need to use the abilities I've borrowed...
To fly just a little faster!
???
Oops. Seems like I was a bit late to this disaster.
Huh?!
The enemies... She drove them all off!
Sh-She sounded so calm!
Iku
That was a close one, huh?
Iku
But don't worry, I'm here now!
M-Miss Ikuuuu!
(The legendary guardian!)
Iku
My, my. I thought someone brave enough to fly this far alone wouldn't be scared so easily.
Iku
But I suppose you're still only human. There there, PLAYER, you did well. *pats head*
Iku
There's no need to be frightened anymore. Nowhere is safer in this world than within range of my veil.
Iku
That's it. Calm down...
Iku
...So you're on your way to Heaven? Indeed, there may be some "possibility" there that doesn't exist in Gensokyo.
Iku
A way to resolve the big incident... or at least a clue to point us in the right direction.
Iku
And despite their laziness, the celestials are incredibly powerful.
Iku
If you somehow manage to get them to cooperate, they alone may be able to turn the tide in this fight.
Then I really do need to get to Heaven!
This must be the reason I was sent here!
Iku
I agree. But you need to calm down.
Huh?
Iku
Getting to Heaven is impossible.
Wh-Why?
Iku
Because all of the entrances have been sealed.
No...!
Iku
The celestials did so after the big incident reached Gensokyo. The Yama agrees with their decision. It can't easily be undone.
Iku
While there have been certain... exceptions, entering Heaven was never easy.
Iku
Heaven has an overpopulation problem. If their numbers swell, it could lead to literal catastrophes.
Iku
Overpopulation is not to be taken lightly.
But... if I ask Miss Eiki, then maybe―
Iku
No. She alone is not enough. Heaven being sealed shut was the will of all Ten Kings of the Ministry of Right and Wrong.
Iku
You'd have more luck freezing Hell over than you would changing their minds.
So you were right... It's impossible.
Iku
Interfering with Heaven is dangerous. I came to Earth to warn you before you did anything rash.
...
...All right.
Everyone has their own priorities. I know that.
I'll try to find another way. Thank you, Miss Iku.
Iku
...
Iku
Wait, Miss PLAYER.
O-OK...
Iku
You and I have spoken many times before, haven't we?
Yep. I always have fun when we're together.
Iku
I feel the same way.
Iku
You know me fairly well. Enough to know that I'm laid-back and relatively carefree.
Uh-huh. You're like a gentle, sweet big sister.
(Not sure you can say things like that about yourself.)
(Then again, doing so is classic Miss Iku.)
Iku
I'm distant, untethered, unorganized, air-headed, easily distracted, absentminded, and whimsical.
Yep, yep, yep, yep, yep...
(Where's she going with this?)
Iku
But...
Iku
I can read a room!
Huh?!
Iku
If there's anything I can do to help, tell me.
Iku
First, let me give you this veil.
Iku
I heard you're collecting items, and this one's exceptionally rare. It should allow you to fly stably.
Iku
...Of course, I can't give you the one I'm using, so you'll have to make do with an old replica.
Everyone seems to have a lot of replicas.
Thank you... Thank you so much!
Iku
We ladies like to be prepared for anything. And that means keeping spares.
Iku
Since I can't escort you to Heaven...
Iku
Let me take you to the Eldest Daughter down on the surface instead.
You mean Tenshi's in Gensokyo?!
Iku
Yes, but that information is top secret. Don't tell anyone.
Maybe she can help... Maybe everything will be OK!
Iku
I hope so.
Iku
Hm? What's this all of a sudden?
Iku
Oh my... What a stunning dress!
Iku
Come to think of it, I've heard about people receiving special outfits. Is this one of them?
Uh-huh.
The sages believed you'd guide us to our next path.
And that's just what you did.
Iku
...They put that much faith in me?
Iku
I must say, I'm touched. Thank you.
Iku
Pass on my gratitude to the sages, as well.
I will!
Iku
Now, let's hurry.
Iku
Take my hand.
Iku
...
Iku
(The Lost Word Incident is upon us.)
Iku
(I have to get to the Dragon Palace and receive the Word of the Dragon.)
Iku
(If I'm granted entry, that is...)
Costume Presentation
Iku
It seems you're much more than just an ordinary human girl. I'm thinking I should probably bring you to the Dragon Palace. They might be able to shed some light on the mysterious connection between your presence here and the big incident!
